Tantalite and Ekanite Physical Properties

Tantalite

Ekanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.23.28-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Good in one direction

{101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Tantalite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite and Ekanite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Tantalite and Ekanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Tantalite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.